Only One – English Lyrics

• By: BoA
• Album: Only One

Lyrics & Translation

BoA's "Only One" is a beautiful mid-tempo R&B and pop song that offers a deep dive into the nuances of a difficult breakup, showcasing raw emotion and vulnerability. The song's expressive lyrics, written by BoA herself, provide an authentic portrayal of lingering feelings and the painful acknowledgment of a love that, even when ending, leaves an indelible mark. Learners can appreciate the song for its clear vocal delivery and the emotional depth conveyed through its Korean lyrics, making it an excellent piece for understanding nuanced expressions of sadness and acceptance in a Korean context.

[English]

離れていく今も You're the only one

愛しいそのすべてが You're the only one

痛くても苦しくっても だけど Good bye

この先もきっとずっと You're the only one

Only One

お互いに探り合って

些細な言い訳が散らばった

過ごした時間さえ冷たくって

二人を切なく見つめてる

ここから二人そうよ飛び立つの

それぞれの道を選んでゆくの

遠回りし続けた言葉たちが

強く背中押して So I'll let you go

本当は素直に You're the only one (You're the only one)

君に伝えたかった You're the only one

痛くても苦しくっても だけど Good bye

さよなら言わせてよ You're the only one

Only One

...

You're the only one, Only One

突然の言葉で

シナリオみたいに進んでく

ずれてゆくずれてゆく台詞だけが

噛み合わず 空を舞い

ピリオドをうつ

始まりも終わりも同じように

息もできないくらい鮮やかな scene

溢れ出す思いが空しくさせるの

どうすれば今を乗り越えられる

本当は素直に You're the only one (Only One)

君に伝えたかった You're the only one

痛くても苦しくっても だけど Good bye (Good bye)

ありがとう言わせてよ You're the only one (You're the only one)

いつの日か今が思い出になって (I will let you go)

笑顔で誰かの隣にいても (My baby can't forget)

君の中の私が消え去っても

この先もきっとずっと You're the Only One

Only One

...

Only One

...

Only One

...

You're the only one, Only One

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
only /ˈoʊnli/ A2	adjective - single; unique
goodbye /ɡʊdˈbaɪ/ A2	noun - a farewell
pain /peɪn/ B1	noun - physical suffering or discomfort
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - a period during which something happens
scene /siːn/ B2	noun - a view or picture of a place
memory /ˈmɛməri/ B1	noun - the ability to remember
choose /tʃuːz/ B1	verb - to select from a number of alternatives
whisper /ˈwɪspər/ B2	verb - to speak very softly
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having positive qualities
sorrow /ˈsɔːroʊ/ C1	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air
future /ˈfjuːtʃər/ A2	noun - the time yet to come
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection
search /sɜːrtʃ/ B1	verb - to look for something

Key Grammar Structures

• You're the only one

  ➔ Present simple tense for stating facts.

  ➔ The phrase "You're the only one" emphasizes a unique relationship.

• 痛くても苦しくっても だけど Good bye

  ➔ Conjunctions for contrasting ideas.

  ➔ The use of "but" indicates a shift in emotion despite pain.

• 君に伝えたかった

  ➔ Past tense for expressing a desire or intention.

  ➔ The phrase "I wanted to tell you" shows unfulfilled intentions.

• さよなら言わせてよ

  ➔ Imperative form for requests.

  ➔ The phrase "Let me say goodbye" is a request for permission.

• この先もきっとずっと

  ➔ Future tense for expressing certainty.

  ➔ The phrase "Surely in the future" conveys a strong belief.

• 笑顔で誰かの隣にいても

  ➔ Conditional form for hypothetical situations.

  ➔ The phrase "Even if you are next to someone" suggests a scenario.